The Greater Manchester Breast Screening Programme

The Greater Manchester Breast Screening Programme (GMBSP) is part of the National Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) and is one of the largest screening breast screening services in England. GMBSP provides a free breast screening service for well women aged between 50 and 70, resident in Greater Manchester.

We aim to provide and promote an efficient and effective, high quality breast screening service, to all eligible women within a caring environment.

Breast screening aims to find breast cancer at an early stage, often before there are any symptoms. To do this, an x-ray is taken of each breast (mammogram). Early detection may often mean simpler and more successful treatment.

Invitation for Breast Screening

We invite around 65,000 women per year for screening. Screening is organised according to your GP practice. Once every three years your GP practice will be contacted and all women between the ages of 50 and 70 will be routinely invited.

Prevent Breast Cancer Charity

The Prevent Breast Cancer Prevention Appeal is the only charity in the UK dedicated to the prevention of breast cancer. The charity funds vital research into breast cancer prevention strategies and promotes breast screening and early diagnosis.